Justus F. Gale to Brother

Item Description

Title: Justus F. Gale to Brother

Author

Gale, Justus F., 1837-1863

Recipient

Gale,Charles T., 1845-1862

Source Document

Extent: 5 pages

Date Created: April 05, 1862

Description

Two letters, dated April 5th and 6th he writes from aboard the Ship Wallace heading for Ship Island. Mentions the "sugar place" back home in Elmore, Vt. Topics also include making a little bit of money buying and selling tobacco, the displeasure at having to remain on the ship, and the capture of two rebel steamers up the Mississippi River.